SEVEN ESSENTIALS:

ABOUT GOD - We believe that God is Tri-une, One in essence & yet three-in one

God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He is all-powerful, all-knowing, and present everywhere. He has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. These 3 are co-equal and are one God.

Gen. 1:1, 26, 27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2 ; Matt. 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Cor. 13:14

ABOUT HUMAN BEINGS - We believe in the Historical Creation of Man

People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. We were designed for everlasting life and fellowship with ours Creator. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by a fallen human nature. Sin and the rejection of God and His ways is the root cause of all misery and suffering in this world.

Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6 Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1,2

ABOUT JESUS CHRIST - We believe in the absolute deity of Jesus Christ, and in his full humanity. born of a virgin, died for our sins, risen bodily from the dead, He will return personally and visibly in power and glory.

Jesus, the Messiah or Christ, is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father, fully God and yet also fully human. Jesus lived a sinless human life and gave himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power and authority over sin, death & the devil. He is the only mediator between God and Man. There is no other name by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12).

After His resurrection, He ascended to Heaven’s glory. He is King of Kings and will return personally and visibly, in power and glory.

Matthew 1:22,23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5; 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Tim. 6:14-15; Titus 2:13


ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT - We Believe in the Ministry of the Holy Spirit, who indwells God’s people and empowers them to live for Jesus Christ.

The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son. He is “the other comforter” who dwells in the hearts of believers, convincing them of the truth of Jesus’ teaching and helping them to do right. Conviction of sin, faith in Christ, new birth and Christian growth are all the work of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit’s presence is the guarantee of our relationship with God, and the source of Christian unity “The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children.” Rom. 8:16.

2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13; 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; Eph. 1:13; 5:18; 1 Cor. 2:12; 3:16; Galatians 5:25


ABOUT THE BIBLE - WE BELIEVE THE BIBLE TO BE TOTALLY TRUSTWORTHY

The Bible is God’s Word to us. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. It is our road map for faith, doctrine and conduct. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error.

2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Tim. 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160; 12:6; Proverbs 30:5; Romans 15:4


ABOUT SALVATION - We Believe in Salvation through Jesus Christ alone

Salvation is God’s free gift to us. But we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.

John 1:12; 14:6; Rom. 6:23; Eph 2:8,9; Titus 3:5; Gal 3:26; Romans 5:1


ABOUT ETERNITY - We Believe That People were created to exist forever.

We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.

John 3:16; John 14:17; Rom. 6:23; Rom. 8:17-18; Rev. 20:15; 1 Cor. 2:7-9